DC’s metro was said to have reached its fifth highest ridership in history on Saturday, March 29th with 558,000 tourists and Washingtonians. I am proud to say I was one of the 558,000 disgruntled commuters...

Prom is coming up, and we all know what that means: trying to get a date to bring with you. So, out of the goodness of my heart, I’ve decided to help you out by compiling a list of ways to ask out your...

With the help of some construction paper, paint, and skill, senior Frances Leibovich creates vibrant artworks that explore the emotions of teenage life. Inspired by color, nostalgia, and youthful experiences,...

Every day, Jackson-Reed students rush through the hallways with their eyes locked on their phones. However, if you take a moment to look up and you will see a vibrant world of art decorating the walls....

At 1:11 p.m. on May 29, faculty members received a text informing them of an “‘Alert Status' due to an external, undisclosed threat.” Music teacher Eric McMillan hurried his 24 students out of his...

This year, graduation for Jackson-Reed’s class of 2025 coincides with a military parade celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary and President Trump’s 79th birthday. Both events are scheduled to...

On April 29th, 2025, President Trump abruptly terminated several Biden-appointed board members of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The replacement board members appointed by Trump include the...

This year, College Board transitioned almost every AP exam to a digital format, with only foreign language exams remaining fully on paper. While most exams occurred without any issues, AP Psychology faced...

Beginning next year, DCPS students will not have access to phones or other personal communication devices during the school day. Teachers appear generally supportive of the new policy while student response...

On Saturday, April 26th, thousands of people from around the DMV area, including Jackson-Reed students, came together for the annual Best Buddies Friendship Walk. The walk took place on the National...

As the end of the school year approaches, rising seniors are starting to plan for one of the biggest privileges that comes with 12th grade: free periods. Unlike other grades, seniors can have one or more...

They are athletes, artists, scholars, musicians, engineers, and so much more. The class of 2025 has left its mark on Jackson-Reed and is ready to make their mark on the world. This class was a historic...

Dear drama queen or king, welcome to Hall Pass to Wisdom, your new favorite Beacon column. We know the crackdown on passes to the bathroom has increased, but unfortunately we don’t have any of those...

Hear ye, hear ye. Spring has sprung. That magical time when the birds are chirping, the sun is bright, and your immune system is staging a coup. It's officially time to whip out that industrial-size box...

Scrolling through your Instagram, you may have recently seen one or two (hundred) posts about college decisions for Jackson-Reed’s Class of ‘25. Our seniors have worked tirelessly throughout their...

People, we need to talk. Over this school year, student’s worst fears have come to life. Countless schools across the country have decided to put their foot down against the increasingly out of hand...

In high schools across the country, students aim to get ahead and save money by earning college credits in high school. The two main ways to earn these credits in high school are taking Advanced Placement...

Following one of the darkest events in human history, the phrase “Never Again” became known as a resolve to recognize and learn from the genocide known as the Holocaust. This phrase stands as a vow...

Most of us like to think of our school as a pretty progressive place - we have discussions about elections in class, we drape the school in pride flags and champion every history month out there. But the...

Boys’ basketball head coach David “Tee” Johnson, who in four years helped transform Jackson-Reed into a regional powerhouse, announced that he is leaving to become an assistant coach at the Division...

It was the DCSAA championship game—the third one I had played in. After losing the previous two, I dreaded the idea of losing again. We were down three runs in the sixth inning. At the climax of the...

Softball team continues their legacy as DCIAA champions On Monday, May 5, the DCIAA finals began. Jackson-Reed was playing School-Without-Walls, who they had lost to earlier in the season, 13-14....

JR boys Track crushes the competition at the Gator Invitational Of the many incredible meets of this track season, one meet stands out above the rest: the Gator Invitational. In the competitive...

Experience is something that never hurts, whether accomplishing things in life or on the mound competing for your powerhouse program. Junior right-handed pitcher Nelson Hayes has used and applied...

This year, over 30 upperclassmen were recruited to play their sport in college. “Recruitment” describes the lengthy process of visits, scouting, evaluations, and the narrowing down of offers. For many...

The baseball program surpassed a milestone this off-season with ten players, one junior and nine seniors, committed to play baseball at the collegiate level.  “Our program has always been able to...

Few people know the ins and outs of recruiting like Athletic Director Patrice Arrington. Once a star-studded recruit equipped with an athletic scholarship to the University of Oklahoma, Arrington went...

African American history and culture are essential parts of Washington DC’s identity, meaning that there are many different opportunities available in the city to celebrate Black History Month. From...

DCIAA soccer players, sweaty teenagers, and wannabe influencers have long been exploring the abandoned building of RFK Stadium, recently renamed from FedEx field. The smell of spray paint lines, graffiti-covered...

Marian Anderson was shook. Easter Sunday, April 9, 1939, over 75,000 pairs of eyes and ears and the Lincoln Memorial stood her greatest spot. Her biggest swell of determination, coming from the 19 feet...

Con el verano a la vuelta de la esquina, todos tenemos un deseo para salir a explorar. Disfrutar del...

Cuando la gente escucha “Puerto Rico” piensa en playas, mofongo y tirolesa en El Yunque. Y todas...

Jorge Mario Bergoglio, conocido en todo el mundo como el papa Francisco, hizo historia en marzo de 2013...

El 8 de abril de 2025, el club nocturno Jet Set, en Santo Domingo, República Dominicana, fue el lugar...

As summer approaches and the beach starts calling your name, don’t forget the most essential item in...

While summer break is the perfect time to relax and recharge, it’s also a perfect opportunity to get...

For the first time ever, Washington, DC, is hosting WorldPride. WorldPride is an international LGBTQ+...

While some people may argue that you should spend summer outside enjoying the weather instead of watching...